Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil

Biography

Barry Mann (songwriting, vocals, piano; born February 9, 1939), Cynthia Weil (songwriting; born October 18, 1940) Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are among the premier songwriters of the modern era. They’re also one of the longest-running teams in the music business, having been collaborators since 1960. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame occurred during the 50th year of their personal and professional collaboration. In addition to longevity, they’ve exhibited great stylistic range in their work, from epic ballads (“On Broadway,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”) to outright rockers (“Kicks,” “We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place”). ...